Summary

The State Department has ended a major USAID initiative to restore Ukraine’s energy grid, which has suffered continuous Russian attacks.

The move, seen as a signal of declining U.S. support, also includes downsizing USAID’s presence in Ukraine from 64 to just 8 personnel.

Officials warn this could leave Ukraine vulnerable, especially during winter, and reduce oversight of financial aid.

Additionally, a financial sector reform program has been terminated. The decision is part of the broader Trump administration policies shifting away from strong U.S. involvement in Ukraine.

  • TrickDacy@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    Same here. I gained a little back when we rejected his ass last time but after the ensuing bullshit from conservatives during Biden’s term, lost it again. I had a feeling trump would win. It’s sad but I’m just gonna try and keep my hopes low for the us from now on. I think we will never be anywhere near the top on any front ever again and this is the point the decline is starting to hit hard

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      15 hours ago

      he only lost last time, because the republicans rigging wasnt enough to counter 81million votes for biden, this time we lost like almost 7mil voters.

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        9 hours ago

        Yeah, everything you are saying is why America is a lost cause. Even when we can choose a non-fascist, people won’t necessarily care